A-Z: General definitions
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A-Z: General definitions: James
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1. James, the 'brother of Jesus'. Shared leadership of the early church in Jerusalem with St Peter. The apocryphal Infancy Gospel, the Book of James (also known as the Protevangelium) was attributed to him.
2. James the Great (Santiago de Compostela), son of Zebedee. He witnessed the Transfiguration of Christ and was the first apostle to be martyred in 40AD. 7th Century tradition claimed he visited Spain. His shrine at Compostela a major medieval pilgrimage.
3. James son of Alphaeus, also an apostle. 7th Century tradition claimed he visited Spain.
The name given to the man believed by Christians to be the Son of God. Also given the title Christ, meaning 'anointed one' or Messiah. His life is recorded most fully in the Four Gospels.
One of the twelve disciples of Jesus, originally called Simon but given the name Cephas by Jesus.
Books whose status as part of the Bible is disputed.
Apocryphal book which relates to events of the life of Mary
Event described in the Gospels of Matthew, Mark and Luke in which Jesus is seen by Peter, James and John, revealed in glory and accompanied by Moses and Elijah.
Title (eventually used as name) given to Jesus, refering to an anointed person set apart for a special task such as a king.
The twelve disciples chosen and commissioned by Jesus to share his mission.
The killing of a person in defence of a belief or cause.
Belonging to the Middle Ages.
A journey to a sacred place made for religious reasons. 2. In Christian thought, the journey of the believer through this world towards heaven.
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